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Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup GuideIf you already have Mac OS X v10.3 or later installed on your computer: All you need to do is upgrade to Leopard. See “Upgrading Mac OS X” on page 1.To install a fresh system, erase your hard disk before installing Mac OS X, or install additional software: Go to “Custom Installations” on page 4.To find out what version of Mac OS X you have installed on your computer, choose Apple () > About This Mac.Upgrading Mac OS XUpgrade to Leopard and start using its great new features. It’s easy—just follow these steps.WARNING: If you’re installing Mac OS X on your current Mac OS X startup disk, let the installer finish. If you quit, you may not be able to start up using your current Mac OS X startup disk.1

Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install discDouble-click the Install Mac OS X icon, and then click Restart. The installer opens automatically when your computer restarts.Double-click this icon on the Install disc.Click Restart to begin.Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructionsSelect the language you want to use, and then click the forward arrow. The Welcome screen appears.2

The installer guides you through the installation process:WelcomeClick More Information on the Welcome page to learn about system requirements and other information you may need to know before installing.LicenseRead and agree to the software license agreement.Select a DestinationIf you have access to more than one disk volume, select a destination, and then click Continue.Installation SummaryClick Install to start installing Leopard.InstallThe installer displays the progress of the installation.That’s it. Enjoy using Mac OS X Leopard!3

Custom InstallationsThis section tells you how to install Mac OS X if you want to:Â Install Mac OS X on your computer for the first timeÂ Archive your current Mac OS X systemÂ Erase your hard disk before installing Mac OS XÂ Install additional software available on the Mac OS X Install discPreparing for InstallationIf you plan to erase your hard disk or archive your current system without preserving your users and network settings, you’ll need to note your current network settings to make it easier to get connected again after installing Mac OS X. Go to System Preferences > Network, and then check for these settings:If your network uses:Write down the following:Ethernet, DSL, or cable Nothing. DHCP automatically configures your Internet connection.connected via DHCPAirPort connected via DHCPAirPort or wireless network name and password provided by your AirPort network administratorEthernet, DSL, or cable Internet Protocol (IP) address (number that looks like 12.345.56.789)connected manuallySubnet mask (number that looks like 10.255.255.255)Router address (number that looks like 10.208.32.2)Domain Name System (DNS) servers (optional number that looks like 10.255.255.255, and name that looks like ISPname.com)Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname.com)Dial-up modemTelephone number, user name, and password provided by your service providerDNS servers (optional number that looks like 10.255.255.255, and name that looks like ISPname.com)Search domains (optional name that looks like ISPname.com)4

Installing Mac OS XTo begin a custom installation of Mac OS X Leopard, follow these steps.WARNING: If you’re installing Mac OS X on your current Mac OS X startup disk, let the installer finish. If you quit, you may not be able to start up using your current Mac OS X startup disk.Step 1: Insert the Mac OS X Install discDouble-click the Install Mac OS X icon, and then click Restart. The installer opens automatically when your computer restarts.Double-click this icon on the Install disc.Click Restart to begin.5

Step 2: Follow the onscreen instructionsSelect the language you want to use, and then click the forward arrow. The Welcome screen appears.The installer guides you through the installation process. Refer to the sections that follow for information about selecting a destination when you have more than one volume, selecting installation options, and selecting additional software to install.Step 3: Select a destinationOn the “Select a Destination” pane, select the volume on which you want to install Mac OS X. The screen tells you how much space is required for installation.6

Step 4: Select how you want to install Mac OS XClick the Options button to select “Archive and Install” or “Erase and Install.” One of the following screens appears:This is selected if This is selected if Mac OS X Mac OS X is already isn’t installed.installed on the volume.Select how you want to install Mac OS X, and then click OK. Click Continue when you’re ready to proceed to the next pane.Install Mac OS XThis option appears if you don’t have Mac OS X installed on your computer or you have an early version of Mac OS X (v10.2.8) that can’t be upgraded. Select this option to install Leopard on your computer. Archive and InstallSelect this option if you want to install a fresh system on your computer. “Archive and Install” moves your existing Mac OS X system files to a folder named Previous System, and then installs a new copy of Mac OS X on the selected volume. Mac OS X–installed applications, such as Address Book and Safari, are archived, and new versions are installed in the Applications folder.Unless you choose “Preserve Users and Network Settings,” user accounts and their home folders are also archived in the Previous System folder.7

Select the “Preserve Users and Network Settings”checkbox to import your existing user accounts, home folders, and network settings into the new system. User accounts include such things as:Â Home folders and their contentsÂ Preference settingsÂ Address Book databasesÂ Browser favoritesÂ Network settings and locations“Preserve Users and Network Settings” also copies the existing Shared folder in the Users folder to your new system.Note: You can’t start up your computer using the Previous System folder, but settings, preference files, fonts, plug-ins, and other items remain available in case you need them.Some applications, plug-ins, and other software may have to be reinstalled after an “Archive and Install.” Fonts that were installed in the Fonts folder in the top-level Library folder can be installed in your new system by copying them from the Previous System folder. Erase and InstallThis method completely erases the destination volume, and then installs a new copy of Mac OS X. WARNING: If you erase the destination volume, everything on the volume—your user accounts, network settings, and all of your files and folders—will be deleted. If necessary, quit the installer and back up your files before you erase the destination volume.Step 5: Select additional software packages to installThe default installation contains all the software you need to use Mac OS X. However, the Mac OS X Install disc contains additional software—such as printer drivers, fonts, and language translations—that you may want to install. To see the available packages, click Customize on the Install Summary screen.The Custom Install pane appears, as shown on the following page. Click the arrows to reveal specific components. Select the software you want to install, and then click Done. 8

Note: You can always use the Mac OS X Install disc to install additional software packages later.Click the arrow to reveal components.Only the selected components will be installed.All components will be installed.When you’re ready to install Mac OS X and the selected software, click Install on the Install Summary screen.9

Setting Up Mac OS X after a new installationRead this section if you installed Mac OS X for the first time or if you performed a custom installation that didn’t preserve your user and network settings.After installing Mac OS X, the installer restarts your computer. Mac OS X Setup Assistant appears to help you set up your new system. The setup assistant guides you through the process of transferring information, creating an Apple ID and .Mac membership, creating your user account, setting up your Internet connection, and registering your copy of Mac OS X. Transferring Information From Another Mac or Volume The setup assistant can help you transfer information from another Mac OS X computer or volume to your new Mac OS X system. If you choose to transfer information, you will be asked to select which items you want transferred. You can transfer user accounts, network and other settings, applications, and files and folders. Some transferred applications may not work and will have to be reinstalled.Note: You don’t have to transfer information during installation. You can use Migration Assistant, a utility installed with Mac OS X Leopard, to transfer applications, files, and folders from another computer or volume at any time.Creating a User AccountThe user account you create during installation is an administrator of your computer. You’ll be asked to create a user name and password. It’s important to remember exactly how you enter them, including capitalization. You may need to use both to log in to your computer or to perform administrative tasks, such as installing new software. Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionThe setup assistant makes it easy to set up your connection to the Internet. If you don’t have an Internet connection, you can get one from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If you aren’t able to connect to the Internet during setup, you can always use the Network Setup Assistant to get connected later. Open System Preferences, click Network, and click “Assist me.” If you have an existing Internet connection, you may want to gather information about it before installing Mac OS X. That way you can be prepared to set up your connection using the setup assistant. 10